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20 minutes, zero patience, and a strong opinion about garlic.
True culinary confidence lies in doing less but doing it perfectly. This Garlic Spaghetti is a masterclass in minimalism, stripping away heavy cream and complex sauces to let raw aromatics do the heavy lifting. It requires zero grocery store runs, relying instead on the alchemy of basic pantry staples.
Bring the wine; we've got something good going on.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Cook the spaghetti to al dente, according to package directions.
- In a skillet over low heat, heat the olive oil.
- Add the garlic to the oil and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet from the heat.
- Stir the parsley, the oregano, the salt, and the pepper into the garlic mixture.
- Drain the spaghetti and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the garlic mixture and the parmesan cheese to the pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve.
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